Most people would probably be rolling in the leaves this time of year. Not our family. We’re rolling in the apples. Three weeks ago, we went to the apple orchard and picked 3 full bushels of apples (that’s 6 baskets). This weekend as we prepared to return for the later varieties, I figure we had [...]
Entries from October 18th, 2011
Eat Well, Spend Less: 10 Things to do with Apples
October 18th, 2011 · 22 Comments · Frugality, Recipes
A Little Something from The Willow Store to Help You Clean Up {GIVEAWAY CLOSED}
October 18th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Cleaning, What to Buy
“What happened?” My mother-in-law came into the kitchen while I was cleaning the floor with my new forever cloth. She assumed, because I was cleaning, that some disaster had occurred. Sigh. I promise I’m not that much of a slob. I clean when new products come in the mail, of course. Disclaimer: Y’all, I love [...]
Monday Mission: Revisiting Green Cleaning (my Updates)
October 17th, 2011 · 42 Comments · Cleaning, Green Living, Monday Missions
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to refine your natural cleaning in some way. Impact Ratings: Level of Commitment: Baby Steps (or more?) I’ve talked many times before on how to naturally clean your house, so it’s hard for me to guess where you are today. Maybe you still need to get rid [...]
Tags: Bac-Out·baking soda·Biokleen·castille soap·dishes·dishwasher detergent·green cleaners·Monday Missions·Norwex·soap nuts·vinegar·Willowpads
What do You Think About Vaccines and Desserts?
October 14th, 2011 · 16 Comments · Uncategorized
If you like controversy, let’s talk vaccines. If you just want your sweets, help me figure out which recipe to offer as a free download from the new desserts eBook, Smart Sweets, due out in a few weeks. My article at Green Your Way this week has already been getting some heated discussion in the [...]
I {heart} my Moby Wrap (How-to Videos)
October 13th, 2011 · 51 Comments · Green Living
I tried to take these videos when I had makeup and decent clothes on already since I’m such an efficient gal. I ended up relying on a 6-year-old videographer and taking one last video today with the camera propped on a chair, effectively cutting off my entire head the entire time. Will you forgive [...]
Tags: babies·babywearing·Moby Wrap
Avoiding Chemicals for Baby Bottoms and Baths
October 12th, 2011 · 36 Comments · Green Living
Johnson & Johnson baby soap and Desitin were both among the products I purchased for baby Kimball number one six years ago. I also had a touchy relationship with them, because although I didn’t really question their ingredients at first, I was cautious about using them: Since babies seem to grab the tube of Desitin [...]
Tags: babies·baby wash·baths·diaper cream·natural baby care·natural body products·soap·zinc oxide
8 Baby Items I Couldn’t Live Without
October 11th, 2011 · 54 Comments · What to Buy
Yeah, I claim to be the simple mama. Non-materialistic and all that jazz. Tell my mother-in-law that as she watches in awe as I trek out the door in the mornings with 5 bags, 2 children, a Moby wrap, stainless steel water bottles and 8 assorted cats and dogs. The cats and dogs are an [...]
